Koenigsegg’s Agera is a car of action. No, literally, “agera” is Swedish for “to act”. It’s name is also derived from the Greek “Ageratos”, meaning “ageless”. Being a Koenigsegg, the Agera puts out an insane amount of power (910 horses thanks to two turbos), oodles of torque (1,100 Nm / 811 lb-ft ), wears 6-egg-omelet-sized brakes (392mm discs in front and 380mm in back).
It even runs on regular, or so they say, and offers the most luggage space in its segment. Deliciously practical.
Koenigsegg claims the traction control system “is the fastest reacting in the industry”, something I’d be more than happy to test if they ever wanted to send one down South Carolina way.
According to the Swedish manufacturer, the Agera’s interior features an industry-first lighting system. Called Ghost Light, “[the] illumination shines through the billet aluminium buttons and surfaces by way of invisible nanotubes, creating excellent visibility of the symbols, as well as a very clean and stylish appearance, framed by an all-new carbon fibre centre console and tunnel assembly.” Sounds expensive.
Lastly, the diver’s gauge pod can be configured to suit a variety of needs, providing basic gauges, a lap timer, G-force-o-meter, power level indicator, compass/sat-nav, and audio info.
With the CC-series cars already kicking ass and taking names all over the world, one might ask what the purpose of the Agera is. Koenigsegg is saying it’s meant to broaden their range; somehow I don’t see it as comparable to owning a Ford Mustang and having a Taurus as a family car. Interesting, but I really can’t wait for this real range expansion Christian von Koenigsegg has been hinting at.
-By Phil Alex
